Generosity in our giving

Giving financially is Biblical and an act of worship to God. Throughout the pages of the Old Testament, you see God’s people worship through giving the tithe, 10% of their income, back to God to recognize His provision. They also brought offerings, which are given freely and in addition to the tithe. However, Jesus fulfilled these requirements of the law (specific religious duties) and spoke to how God desires a generous heart, not a fixed religious amount. While 10% is fair to everyone regardless of income--God is worthy of everything! As disciples, we are learning to live open-handed. Having an open hand means that what is in the hand is not ours, and therefore we do not hold to it tightly. Having an open hand also means that God can both take from the hand as well as place into the hand. As we look to Jesus to give us everything we need, giving generously becomes easier and having an open hand becomes more of a joy. As a result, we do not give expecting God will place something else in our hand, we give because He is generous with us. We give generously because it reflects His character. We give because what is in our hand, no matter how valuable, pales in comparison to Jesus.Please pray and give as He leads, not out of what you think is right, or from fear of punishment, or from fear of going without. God is generous with us, and we should give generously to Him from a thankful heart. We are to worship God with the first and the best from what He has graciously provided us, not from our leftovers. Because giving to God is worship, it should be given freely, generously, and even sacrificially.

Two Ways to GiveIn Person or Online

Giving Online

Please note that PayPal charges a fee to process giving online. This is standard and no different than a transaction at any store – some have chosen to add the fee amount to their donation in order to pay the fee rather than having the church pay it.
To calculate your donation with the fee, click here

Giving In Person

On Sunday mornings, there is not time set aside during the service to take a collection (pass the plate). We do this to keep the focus off of money and keep it on Jesus, even though giving of our finances is still a vital part of how we worship together each week. There are 2 donation boxes in our adult worship building for you to drop your contribution into before or after service.